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V157 DPK

2000 BMW R850

Grey Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,691 mi
Last recorded55,691 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 BMW R85033,728 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV157 DPK
MakeBMW
ModelR850
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 55,691 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 50,725 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 45,535 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 45,345 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 39,624 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 34,250 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R850?

Based on 19,569 MOT tests across 1,481 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,046
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,481
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 187
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 133
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 118
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 69
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V157 DPK is a 2000 BMW R850 in Grey with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 BMW R850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 33,728 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V157 DPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R850 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this BMW R850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V157 DPK registered?

V157 DPK is a 2000 BMW R850, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V157 DPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V157 DPK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V157 DPK have outstanding finance?

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